Schuylkill County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | 16 hrs | 30,577 (41%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 4 hrs | 24,998 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 hrs | 21,859 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 48 hrs | 17,463 (23%) | Heavy Snow |
| Oct 28, 2015 | 2 hrs | 15,676 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schuylkill County recorded 1,076 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schuylkill County started February 13, 2024 (Heavy Snow), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 30,577 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Schuylkill County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schuylkill County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Schuylkill County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berks County | C | 48th |
| Mifflin County | C | 49th |
| Northampton County | C | 46th |
| Fulton County | C | 46th |
| Carbon County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Schuylkill County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schuylkill County recorded 1,076 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Schuylkill County's reliability grade?
Schuylkill County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schuylkill County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2024 (Heavy Snow), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 30,577 customers.